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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,550.16, 661,680.40 and 275,561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,550.16, 661,680.40 and 275,561.66 is: 380,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,550.16 : 661,680.40 = 275,561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,550.16/661,680.40 = 275,561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,550.16x = 661,680.40 × 275,561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,550.16x = 182,333,749,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,333,749,413.46/479,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,218.31

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